The thoughts, opinions, scooter adventures, and occasional short fiction of a Geezer on a scooter

MAINE: my final frontier. These are the voyages of the Scooter Vespa 250 i.e. Super. Its continuing mission - to explore America's most heavily forested state - to roam the vast coastline, numberless lakes, and mighty mountains. To boldly go where no scooter has gone before!

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Prout's Neck

Since we haven't seen many days lately that are rain-free from sunrise to sunset, I've been staying close to home. Recently I visited Prout's Neck, one of Maine's most exclusive communities. Since nearly all of the land is built up, it's unlikely that a building boom is on the horizon. And most of the homes have been "in the family" for generations; very few properties change hands.

Below are two views of the last home on the paved road from Scarborough, of which Prout's Neck is a part.

"Prout's, as residents call it, was home to artist Winslow Homer until his death in 1910.

Mainers often give travel directions to people from away with the phrase, "You can't get they-ah from he-ah." Usually, that's not true, of course, but it's nearly true for now for those who would like to see Homer's home.

Behind this gate can be found "a great artist's inspiration ... (one can) observe the actual views that he enriches and preserves." (Daniel O'Leary, former director, Portland Museum of Art.)

Currently being restored, Homer's house and studio are scheduled to re-open in 2012 to "small groups" by "special arrangements," according to an article in the New York Times.

A Google search for "Winslow Homer seascapes" will yield links to some extraordinary scenes; Homer's work reminds me why I live in Maine.

The bikers below can see from Pine Point to Old Orchard Beach - seven miles of white sandy beach.

From Ferry Beach, the view across the mouth of the Scarborough River is Pine Point.

A few hardy souls walk along Ferry Beach ...

...while a pair of golfers finish their round at the Prout's Neck Country Club.

SonjaM Thank you very much for following me. I put the Vespa in the picture, in part, so I can find it after wandering around and away - I can look at the pictures I've taken, and say: 'Yes, yes - now I remember - it's by the beach!'

About Me

Following a life of jumping from job to job, from profession to profession, I've discovered that I was created to be retired.
Being retired means having time to read and write, cook for my wife, and ride my Vespa GTS 250.